Early morning storms didn't affect Robertson Oval but evening showers proved a much bigger obstacle.

It was the Cats who were in front when rain stopped play after eight overs with Saints 1-40.

While the rain cleared there wasn't enough time left in the clash with Wagga City taking a six-run victory using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method.

Cats captain Josh Thompson was pleased to come away with another victory.

"Two points is two points," Thompson said.

"I thought they actually bowled pretty well so it would have been difficult if they game went the full length so I'm happy to get the points with the Duckworth-Lewis.

"It was good to get a fast start and it has paid in a dividend this time."

Batting first Wagga City finished at 5-134 with Thompson (42) and Jon Nicoll (54 not out) once again leading the way.

After Dave Garness removed Mitch Cawley (0) in the second over the pair put on 67 for the second wicket.

It took a smart catch from Martin Loy off Nathan Corby to remove Thompson, who made 88 on Saturday, but Nicoll upped the ante with one of his fastest innings of the season.

Going at better than a run a ball, Nicoll brought up his half century late in the Cats innings but Saints were able to contain too much of a flourish as they picked up three wickets.

Thompson bowled a maiden to start St Michaels' innings and after Justin Ward was bowled by Louis Grigg (10) the threatening weather loomed closer.

St Michaels thought they were in front with rain threatening only for it to be revealed they were six runs behind the par score when play was halted.

It left captain Beck Frostick stranded on 24 not out with James Evans (three not out) at the other end.

Frostick admitted it was frustrating not to get back onto the field.

"It's very frustrating," Frostick said.

"I think we bowled well as a group and set a decent platform until the rain come but I don't think the umpires gave us any chance of getting on.

"There was 10 minutes left and they were saying they wanted to call it is just poor."

Frostick also lamented wrong messages regarding the par scored as rain fell in what was to be the last over of the match.

The win cuts Wagga City's gap to the second placed St Michaels to two points with two two-day rounds to come.

Cats have matches against bottom two sides Lake Albert and Kooringal Colts to come while Saints, who have lost their last three matches, face Colts and ladder leaders South Wagga.

With a second chance in finals up for grabs, Thompson is hoping a big push can see them move back up the ladder.

"Second spot is very important," he said.

"It is still a bit of an eye opener and I don't know how we've got their to be honest but we have to take it with both hands now."

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